Strait of Contention: Trump's Threats and the Future of Global Shipping President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman if it gets in the way of US negotiations with Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
This move comes on the heels of weeks long talks between Iranian and Omani officials aimed at establishing future maritime navigation arrangements through this critical shipping route.
The Strait of Hormuz has long been a contentious issue, carrying significant portions of global energy shipments alongside other commodities.